This book introduces teachers to the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Written by a consulting special educator and board-certified behavior analyst, it is designed to help educators like you strengthen classroom management skills.

Following the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's training requirement list, the text provides a fundamental understanding of the following content areas:

• Ethical considerations
• Definitions and characteristics of ABA
• Principle processes and concepts
• Behavioral assessment
• Experimental evaluation of interventions
• Measurement of behavior
• Displaying and interpreting data
• Selecting intervention outcomes and strategies
• Behavior change procedures

In addition to the fundamental principles, this book offers teaching techniques and advice for their use, as well as instructions on how to become a board-certified behavior analyst.

With this book in hand, teachers will discover more effective methods for solving behavior challenges, leaving you with more time and energy to focus on what they do best-educating students.